In a statement shared on Sunday via his social media handle, former Abia Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider its proposed nationwide strike. Kalu expressed his concern about the current economic difficulties affecting all Nigerians, irrespective of social status, including the rich and the poor.
Acknowledging that even President Bola Tinubu is aware of the prevailing hardship in the country, Kalu warned that any action taken by the NLC to proceed with the planned strike could further exacerbate the economic challenges facing the nation.
Emphasizing that the federal government is diligently working towards reviving the economy, Kalu urged the NLC to exercise patience and allow the new government adequate time to implement its plans.
“I sincerely appeal to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) not to ridicule the economy with their proposed strike. It is a difficult time for all Nigerians, both the rich and the poor. I am an employer of labour, and I know that things are difficult. Even the President knows that things are difficult. I implore the NLC to give the new government some time. The government is working hard to revive the economy, and the NLC should not further destroy it by going on strike. Let’s please exercise some patience with the new government,” said Kalu in a video posted on his timeline.
The plea from Senator Orji Uzor Kalu comes amid mounting tensions and calls for industrial action by the NLC to address various issues faced by workers in the country. As stakeholders continue to assess the situation, it remains to be seen how the NLC will respond to Kalu’s appeal and whether the proposed strike will be shelved or proceed as planned.
